Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has given a nod towards what sort of team he will field against Bristol City next Tuesday.

The Robins go to the Etihad for the 1st leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final clash with the Premier League leaders following a historic win over Manchester United in the previous round.

Both City head coach Lee Johnson and Guardiola have plenty of injuries to contend with ahead their FA Cup games this weekend, but the latter has said he aims to play his strongest side against Burnley.

Pep Guardiola

This will likely mean he'll rest players for the visit of the Robins - especially with City going to Liverpool next Sunday.

“Vincent [Kompany] is not available,” Guardiola told the club ahead of Burnley. “Gabriel [Jesus] is not available, Mendy [Benjamin] is not available, Phil Foden is not.

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Johnson, meanwhile, could hand the likes of Cauley Woodrow, Matty Taylor and Niclas Eliasson starts this weekend against the Hornets – with the Robins boss still operating with a small squad due to injuries.